|  FRAM'S CORNER 2010
Everything you never knew you needed to know about the Squash World in 2010 |
| FRAM'S CORNER #11 31th December 2010 |
PAKISTAN
  
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ENGLAND
When Nick Matthew gets finally a little bit of the recognition he deserves...
It's in the Times, and it's by Matthew Syed.... |
Greg in London (SSF2008, Steve Cubbins)
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| FRAM'S CORNER #10 29th December 2010 |
PAKISTAN
 
 BRUNEI
| USA Did you know that the Chairman of Comcast, the nation’s largest cable operator, Brian Roberts, won four silver medals and one gold in team squash at the Maccabiah Games?... 
| INDIA  |
ENGLAND
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Wael in Hurghada 2008 (photo jos.aarts)
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FRAM'S CORNER #9
26th December 2010 |
PAKISTAN
Well, it's still happening over there. I guess it's a good sign? There seem to be a lot of animation in the Pakistan High Squash Spheres....
 
LAHORE: Squash legend Jansher Khan, recently appointed as national coach and adviser to the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), has claimed that Pakistan — with the time available to prepare youngsters — can win next year`s World Junior Championship.... read more....
| ENGLAND
When Adrian Grant, alias Granty, gets a bit of recognition for his performance in the CWG... 
|  MALAYSIA... 
|  SRI LANKA |
 - Not exactly news, but just in case you missed it the first time round.... The International Olympic Committee has shortlisted squash for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, according to World Squash Federation head N Ramachandran....A review of the existing sports would also be decided by 2013"... Read more...
|  NEW ZEALAND
As announced in Fram's Corner 6th edition, Louise Chrome has now tied the knot...- ACT Leader Rodney Hide shed a few tears when he practised his wedding vows yesterday morning. But by mid-afternoon there were only smiles as the MP and his visibly pregnant bride Louise Crome tied the knot on the beach at Pauanui.... Read More....
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The "Old Guard" catching their breath... David Palmer & Thierry Lincou,
Bluenose Classic, Feb 2010
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FRAM'S CORNER #8
24th December 2010 |
PAKISTAN
It's all happening there. In the past weeks, we heard that Jahangir declined working with Pakistan's Federation. Well, Jansher was only too glad to accept... 
| ...And still in Pakistan.... And to finish, a little reminder - for the new generations - of what Mighty Jahangir and Prince Jansher have accomplished in their lives...
A nice montage of some of their battles, and their impressive records... 
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MALAYSIA
Spotlight on the girls... First Sharon Wee, who just retired, and also Queen Nicol...
KUALA LUMPUR:
. After two decades of representing Malaysia in the junior and senior international squash arena, Sharon Wee has finally decided to quit competitions....
Read more...
. The best year ever for Queen Nicol. "I couldn't ask for more, and I am pleased"....
Read more... | 
SCOTLAND
Youngsters aiming for Glasgow 2014...
Five players to receive specialist training
The five elite players – Rosie Allan, Chris Leiper, Richard Hollins, Andrew Forbes, Sam Allan – have been selected to receive specialist coaching and fitness training every week.
Read more....
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Weren't they cute...
French Junior Team, August 2008
(Lucas Vauzelle, Lucas Serme, Antoine-Camille Petrucci, Greg Marche)
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FRAM'S CORNER #7
2th December 2010 |
Join Jonathan Power in an amazing Charity project...
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play squash with one of the worlds best squash superstars of all time!....
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IT'S NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE RICH THAT THEY ARE BAD!!!!!
I really love the tone of the article...
 "I spent an evening with the rich this holiday season.
They didn't have horns. They weren't sipping champagne. They weren't kicking the homeless. Rather they were gathered at a fundraising event to give their money to the needy of Detroit....
Read more... |
| FRAM'S CORNER #5 8th December 2010 |
ALL ABOUT NZ...
Nice to see the spotlight going and shining on that little island with an attitude....
 | NICOL DAVID
After the Asians Games, Queen Nicol is talking - and writing her blog on SquashStars....
read more....
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PST UPDATE...
Promoter US based Joe McManus talks about the situation with PSA at this point in time...
 | URBAN SQUASH
HITS SOUTHBANK.... 
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Ramy, during the Worlds 2009 |
| FRAM'S CORNER #4 5th December 2010 |
| FRAM'S CORNER #4 5th December 2010 |
QAMAR ZAMAN FOR THE KIDS...
 Former World Squash Champion Qamar Zaman has said his services will always be there for promotion of squash and training of children who want to play the game.
“After seeing huge talent in young players, I have offered my services as a coach without any charges to train junior players playing at Benazir Bhutto Squash Complex,” Qamar told APP
Read more....
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No comment...
 | RITWICK
AT A PREMIERE...
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| FRAM'S CORNER #3 2nd December 2010 |
 
My Star Photos... Ramy in the 2009 World Open (David Barry)... Shabana & Najla (DB)
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RECYCLING
SQUASH BALLS????
Last year, I got an email from Lee Witham about recycling squash balls. Here is the follow up...
"Hi Fram, you probably don't remember me... I wrote to you a year or so ago regarding the recycling of Squash balls. I forwarded my email to Dunlop who to my surprise replied! saying 'we will look into it'...
Not to my surprise a year on, I have not heard of Squash ball recycling!
It's mind blowing to think all these used Squash balls just get thrown in the rubbish! Our club alone gets through 300 balls a month!
It would be interesting to find out how many Squash balls Dunlop produce per year..5 million?...makes you think!
Can we put it out to the Squash Community & get some ideas?" | 
A LITTLE CATCHING UP
WITH THE INDIAN PLAYERS...
Right after the Asians Games, only a few weeks after the Commonwealth Games, let's read a long article in Hindu.com. "“This was my first visit to China. The set-up was mind-blowing and showed us just why the country is where it is in the world hierarchy today", says Saurav...
Read more.... |
Thierry in SkyCairo 2009 (David Barry) |
| FRAM'S CORNER #2 30 November 2010 |
To be honest, I didn't expect to make a second edition that quickly, but then again, it is a busy time, with the World Teams in New Zealand for the Ladies, Saskatoon, the Asians Games, and the Players' life we hear about in the different sites all over the world...... Not to mention Mr Squash Press that does his bit for Movember...
Like I said, a busy time.... |  Women's World Team
Revue de Presse...
Well, Revue de Presse, Press Review, I'm sure you got it.... You see, your French is getting better by the second.
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 James' Blog....
They are a few writers I never fail to read whenever I get my screen on one of their articles.
And James Willstrop's column in the YEP, as in Yorkshire Evening Post, is definitely one I always look forward to.
I strongly advise all to read James' prose. It's always extremely well written, the subject vary immensely, and like his Dad, he is not afraid to call a cat a cat, as we say in French, you guys in English talk about spade I believe??
I'll put James' articles in this column regularly, of course... But this one, where he talks so warmly from his "living companion" as he calls Vanessa, is one of his best in my books...
And if you miss it in the YEP, you can always catch up on his FaceBook page....
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When Robin Refs
the Final...
According to the Star Phoenix from Saskatoon, poor Canadian Robin Clarke had the great privilege to ref the final of the $10,000 event yesterday between Laurence Delasaux and Jorge Baltazar.
"Apparently, the players also engaged in good-natured banter to the laughter of the audience. In his acceptance speech, a grinning Delasaux apologized to Clarke "for screaming and shouting at you," which also garnered chuckles.
"We couldn't give any more in there today," said Delasaux. "We left it all on the floor. All the training and hard work we do just culminated today."
Read more....
Miles for Moms...
In 2002, Chris Hanson’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease that Chris’s grandmother had also suffered and defeated.
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Chris was determined to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
“I had gotten into running over the summer,” Chris explained, “and I enjoy it a lot, so I thought I could use that to fundraise.”
Chris got the idea to run as far as he could cumulatively during the month of October, and decided to invite his friends and teammates to sponsor him per/mile in order to raise money. Chris’ roommate Dave came up with a fitting name for his initiative:
...Miles For Moms.
Read more....
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Chris Hanson, founder Miles for Moms
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 Farewell for Azlan???
Well, that's an article I would like very much the Malaysian to comment for us.
What do they mean, "it was his last Asian Games"????
Surely, at only 28, Azlan can still play at least, at least one more Asian Games...
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Howard is "Movembering"
as well...
It's been a very hairy month apparently in the world of Squash...
After Tim Garner's unforgettable moustache yesterday, Howard Harding, PSA, WISPA, WSF Press Officer among others, informed me that his Movember campaign could do with a boost!!
"I could send you a picture if you really insist" he said.
Oh yes I replied... And not disappointed I was.
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My Star Photos...
Borja & John Milton, by Steve Cubbins in CW2009 - David by David Barry in Queens |
| FRAM'S CORNER #1 28 November 2010 |
A BIT OF MADNESS
IN THIS WORLD OF SQUASH....
Well, difficult for me to keep quiet... It's just, you know, when you come across an funny or interesting info, and you would like to share it with people.
That column is exactly that. No theme in particular. I would like it to be interactive, with your ideas, thoughts, shouts, etc. You know my email, gommendy@aol.com.
Press articles, notes from the players, promoters, funny photos... Let's see where the World of Squash takes us, shall we??? |  |
Nicol David - My Qatar...
 | Nicol David in Qatar....
One of the great pleasures of being on a tournament is the ability to go from table to table at breakfast, the best moment in my mind to chat with the players.
 And boy in Qatar, did I do a few breakfasts with Nicol and Liz Irving, her coach, with the addition of her trainer, Ronald! We had great fun, well, I had anyway, not sure about them, they are far too well educated to say otherwise...
Nicol wrote an very detailed blog on SquashStars on her tournament in Qatar. I personally enjoyed reading her side of the event, how she feels each and every match. |
Moustaching away...
Along the way, I've always seen Tim Garner, promoter and member of the Head of WISPA for a few months now, doing some weird things for charity. I can remember him cycling away, walking mad distances, etc.
Well, this time, it was maybe not that hard physically, but boy, it wasn't a walk in the park either!
Come on, admit it, Tim is not exactly a moustache guy, is he. But what we wouldn't do for charity, hey?
Please, be kind and generous to the protate cancer charity event Movember....
He bleeping deserves it... | 
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| Nick in Pink??
Bless a new campaign for I'm not exactly sure what, we have the chance to see Nick Matthew and Daryl Selby in pink and yellow/green fluorescent outfits.
"How cool are we??!" asked Nick on his tweet?
"Erm honestly??!" retorted Adrian Grant...
Only to have Gilly Lane having the last word : " I think you boys should play in that kit during the WO...would blow peoples minds"...
My tweet? "No Comment". And I'll stick to it... |
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The initiative is designed to deliver expert local coaching and fitness training to the best squash players in that area. 
Richard Eaton, official AFP journalist, the lucky b... British, has done an excellent interview of Thierry about his future in the game...
I would personally describe Roger - who I know very little of - as a man of few words. Well, a bit like Geoff Hunt really. Must be something in the Australian water...
